Alicia Keys Recalls 'Tearing Up' After Recording First Song with Son Egypt: 'Super Proud Mom'

Alicia Keys, son Egypt.Photo: Alicia Keys/instagram

Alicia Keysis beaming with pride for her oldest son, Egypt.

The “Underdog” singer, 40, recently recorded her first song with her and husbandSwizz Beatz’s 11-year-old son Egypt. During an interview withEntertainment Tonight, Keys reflected on Egypt’s interest in the music industry.

“I couldn’t even believe it. I was, like, tearing up and I felt so crazy because he’s like, ‘Mom, what?’ And I’m like [laughs], ‘Nothing!’ It’s just amazing,” she told the outlet.

“And you know what … I think sometimes it’s hard to even have the courage to try and I wouldn’t even blame him if he was like, ‘I don’t, you know, not right now.’ But he was open to it. He has a beautiful voice,” Keys added.

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“So, I have to say I was, like, super proud mom zones,” Keys added toET.

Though she previously said she wasunsure if Egypt wanted a careerin music like his parents, the formerVoicecoach is looking forward to supporting his talents. Keys added toETthat she even plans on taking him to seeSilk Sonicin concert for musical inspiration.

“When I hear him play, I definitely stop in my tracks,” she told the outlet. “I’m listening to his chords and I’m listening to his choices. It’s not been a surprise because he’s always been connected to it. He sings a lot of Bruno Mars, and I think whenBruno MarsandAnderson .Paakgo on tour, I’m definitely bringing Egypt because I think it would open his mind to what’s possible.”

Alicia Keys and her son Egypt.Kevin Winter/Getty Images

Keys has often praised Egypt’s talents, sharing videos onsocial mediaof him playing the piano and singing at home.

In a sweet moment that aired on herYouTube Originals docuseriesNoted: Alicia Keys The Untold Story, she and Egypt watch a clip from the 2019 iHeartRadio Music Awards, during which Egypt accompanied Keys on piano as she sang “Raise a Man.” As the pair watched the video, the “Girl on Fire” singer grew teary-eyed.

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In addition to Egypt, Keys and Swizz Beatz (real name: Kasseem Daoud Dean) are also parents to 6-year-oldGenesis.

source: people.com